My name is Thomas
I was born again at the young age of 3, after my mother gave a very clear presentation of salvation, explaining how my heart was made dirty by sin, and telling me of the desire of Jesus to enter it and make it clean. I repented of my wrong, thanked Him for what He did on the cross, and asked Him to save me. I finally worked up the courage in 3rd grade to follow in baptism in front of the congregation at my fundamental independent church. (which you would rightly assume, was pre-millennial futurist)
After 13 years of private Christian school (and daily Bible class) where I was blessed to achieve Valedictorian, I fulfilled a commitment to God to attend at least 1 year of Bible college instead of pursuing academic scholarships. I attended Baptist Bible College and enjoyed much study of the scripture in addition to a music minor, before accepting a transfer scholarship to Harding University to pursue a pre-physical therapy degree. I continued to enroll in many Bible classes while there. Blessed again to graduate summa cum laude as a member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society, I was presented with scholarship money to physical therapy school. Though tempting, I decided to combine my passions and pursue the founding of a Christian-based natural health and fitness business. Elect Wellness has completely transformed the lives of hundreds of individuals, & influenced thousands more. We hope to continue to offer not just physical life, but also the message of eternal life as we coach clients past their challenges.
I have enjoyed opportunities to teach and lead multiple Bible studies and classes at Temple Baptist Church, Prestonwood Baptist Church, and Crosspoint Church. (though their views on some scripture do not necessarily reflect all my my own)
My first intense Revelation course was actually in 7th grade at my Christian school, in which we memorized all the messages to the churches, in addition to the seals, as well as the trumpet and bowl judgments. More would follow in college. Some were from futurist perspectives, and some were from preterist perspectives. I’ve read multiple books on prophecy, including one 2 inches thick, covering the 4 popular angles of interpretation of John’s apocalypse. That said, the ultimate book on prophecy is the Bible itself. This is why I have read it, continue to read it, and will continue to re-read it. ALL other books are flawed. And this why we find ourselves where we are today. Commentaries have been elevated beyond Christ, and the church has consequently become royally confused. My mission is to simply point us back to the source – God’s Word – and the discovery of its truth.